Episode Details

The conversation highlights the importance of the Barcelona Cybersecurity Congress from November 3-5, 2023, and the need for cybersecurity professionals to attend. Scott Mackenzie emphasizes the significance of industrial professionals telling their stories and leveraging AI to enhance their operations. Zohar Kantor from PLCs AI discusses their platform, which simplifies PLC programming and diagnostics, reducing downtime and improving efficiency. Kantor stresses the importance of trust in AI solutions and the need to empower employees rather than replace them. The platform offers code optimization and documentation, aiming to support manufacturers in maintaining and optimizing their automation systems.

Outline

Barcelona Cybersecurity Congress Announcement

• Scott introduces the Barcelona Cybersecurity Congress, emphasizing its importance for cybersecurity professionals.
• The event is scheduled for November 3-5 in Barcelona, with networking opportunities and expert discussions.
• Scott mentions their own participation and encourages listeners to mark their calendars.
• The event aims to provide valuable insights and connections within the cybersecurity industry.

Introduction to Industrial Talk Podcast

• Scott praises industrial professionals for their boldness, bravery, and problem-solving skills.
• The conversation shifts to Zohar Kantor and his company, PLCs AI, which simplifies PLC programming and provides greater insights.
• Scott shares their experience teaching PLCs at a technical college and expresses support for Zohar's solution.

Importance of Telling Your Story

• Scott emphasizes the need for companies to tell their stories through AI platforms.
• They discuss the critical role of storytelling in business success and social presence.
• Scott shares their experience of countless conversations with industry professionals and the importance of amplifying messages.
• The conversation highlights the challenges of finding, retaining, and inspiring people in the industry.

Challenges in the Industry and the Role of AI

• Scott identifies people-related challenges as the real impact on the industry, including finding, retaining, and inspiring talent.
• They discuss the importance of creating a resilient business culture and the role of leaders in inspiring their teams.
• Scott introduces the concept of a "high beer factor," emphasizing the need for authenticity and relatability in communication.
• The conversation touches on the importance of persistence and the role of media companies like Industrial Talk in supporting industrial professionals.

Zohar Kantor's Background and PLCs AI

• Zohar Kantor, introduces himself and his company, PLCs AI, which focuses on simplifying PLC programming and providing greater insights.
• Zohar shares his experience joining a startup in 2017 that brought defect inspection based on AI to industrial manufacturing.
• He discusses the challenges of integrating AI with legacy PLC technology and the need to simplify the process for engineers.
• Zohar explains the concept of PLCs AI and its mission to open up the "black box" of PLCs, allowing engineers to understand and diagnose issues more effectively.

PLCs AI's Solutions and Use Cases

• Zohar describes how PLCs AI helps maintenance engineers diagnose and resolve issues by guiding them through the process.
• The platform allows engineers to query and diagnose issues from the HMI in plain language, reducing downtime and costs.
• Zohar explains the concept of "explain" and "generate" use cases, where th